New York to Moscow
+7hNew York
EDTSOURCEMoscow
MSKGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and MSK on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and MSK (Moscow Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
MSK – Moscow Standard Time
UTC+03:00Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone for Moscow and western Russia, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location.
- •Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
- •Moscow is the most populous city in Europe with over 12 million residents.
- •MSK shares the offset with Saudi Arabia (AST) and East Africa (EAT).
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
About Moscow
WikipediaMoscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.
Russia spans 11 time zones but Moscow Time (MSK) is the reference for all schedules.
Time Conversion Guide: New York to Moscow
New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Moscow runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. That puts New York 7 hours ahead of Moscow — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in New York it is 4:00 PM in Moscow. Midnight in New York is 7:00 AM in Moscow.New York observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
New York to Moscow time conversion table
| New York (EDT) | Moscow (MSK) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert New York to Moscow time
- Scheduling a call from New York to Moscow: a 10:00 AM start in New York lands at 5:00 PM in Moscow, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both New York and Moscow are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in New York is 3:00 AM in Moscow makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from New York and need Moscow colleagues present.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
About MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone used in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and much of western Russia. Russia abolished DST in 2011, so MSK is observed year-round. MSK is also the reference time for Russian railways – all train schedules in Russia are given in Moscow Time regardless of the actual local time zone.
Best time to call between New York and Moscow
Both New York and Moscow sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
New York and Moscow overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
New York is 7 hours ahead of Moscow (EDT UTC-04:00 → MSK UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Moscow
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Moscow?
New York (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 7 hours ahead of Moscow (MSK, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert New York time to Moscow time?
Add +7h to New York local time. For example, 9:00 AM in New York is 4:00 PM in Moscow.
What time is it in Moscow right now?
Moscow uses MSK at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from New York.
What is the best time to call Moscow from New York?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, New York or Moscow?
New York is 7 hours ahead of Moscow. When it is 12:00 PM in New York it is 7:00 PM in Moscow.
Do New York and Moscow use different time zones?
New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Moscow (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Europe/Moscow.
Does daylight saving time affect the New York–Moscow difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Moscow is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share New York's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.
Which countries use EDT, New York's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.
Is there a day difference between New York and Moscow?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between New York and Moscow?
Moscow is +7h from New York.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What timezone is Moscow in?
Moscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What are the business hours in Moscow?
Standard business hours in Moscow are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK.
What is the best time to schedule a call between New York and Moscow?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. New York works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST and Moscow works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in New York and Moscow?
New York uses USD ($) while Moscow uses RUB (₽). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do New York and Moscow compare in size?
New York has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 20.1 million), while Moscow has approximately 12.5 million (metro: 17.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in New York and Moscow?
New York is known for Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square. Moscow is famous for Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral.
Do New York and Moscow have stock exchanges?
Yes. New York has the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and Moscow has the MOEX (Moscow Exchange). The +7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?
EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EST?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
Which cities are in the MSK timezone?
Major cities in the MSK timezone include Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.
What is the UTC offset for MSK?
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the MSK timezone?
All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location. Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
When is it midnight in New York, what time is it in Moscow?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New York (EST), it is +7h later in Moscow (MSK).
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